---
title: "NEPO521"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06006b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-06"
---

# NEPO521

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06006b

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the framework contract titled "NEPO521," which focuses on the provision of early payment services. This tender falls under the "Financial and insurance services" category and has been conducted using a direct procurement method, described as "below threshold - without competition." The contract was awarded to OXYGEN FINANCE LIMITED on 1st January 2026, with the contract period running from 6th January 2026 to 31st December 2028. The key milestone for future signature was scheduled on 6th January 2026. The award stage of this contracting process has been completed, and the final contract value is £20,700 gross, with a net amount of £17,250. 

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses working in the financial services industry, particularly those specialising in payment processing solutions, to align themselves with government contracts for sustainable growth. Large-scale financial service providers like OXYGEN FINANCE LIMITED, which has already been awarded the contract, are well-suited for such frameworks due to their capacity to meet public authority demands. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector financial services should consider engaging in similar tenders to establish strategic partnerships with government entities like Sheffield City Council. The collaboration offers not only monetary benefits but also enhances the business's reputation and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

FRAMEWORK CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARLY PAYMENT SERVICES

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000825-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXYGEN FINANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 16:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000825-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000825-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.oxygen-finance.com/
- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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